YEARLY HIGH
66.1387 AFN
YEARLY LOW
21.7229 AFN
YEARLY AVERAGE
42.6903 AFN

2026 BYN to AFN Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2026

During 2026, the BYN to AFN exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on January 4, valuing the pair at 66.1387. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on July 1, dropping to 21.7229.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 44.4158 AFN. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 65.5234 to the December average rate of 22.7599, the exchange rate registered a net change of -65.26% (reflecting a weakening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2026 high of 66.1387 was down 15.79% compared to the 2025 peak of 78.5425, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 BYN based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 330,694 AFN
2025 Average 348,675 AFN
Yearly Trough Low 108,614 AFN
Transaction Impact: A difference of 222,079.08 AFN purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2026.

69.8128
18.3396
JanuMarcMayJuly

BYN to AFN Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 49.3532, compared to 22.7018 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the first half (Jan–Jun) by a margin of 26.6514 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 49.3532
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 22.7018

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2026 was April, with a trading range of 43.4765 AFN (High: 65.5000 / Low: 22.0236). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0102 AFN (High: 22.7666 / Low: 22.7565).

April Spread (Volatile) ±43.4765
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0102

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between June and August, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 2 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between April and May, when the average rate fell by 35.1739 points.

Longest Streak 2 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -35.1739

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (January 2026: 65.5234) against the same month in 2025 (average: 73.0987), the exchange rate shifted by -7.5753 (-10.36%).

2026 Avg (January) 65.5234
2025 Avg (January) 73.0987

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 66.1387 65.0000 65.5234
February 66.0000 62.0000 64.0018
March 64.0000 62.5000 63.0726
April 65.5000 22.0236 58.0331
May 23.0741 22.4976 22.8592
June 23.0925 21.8525 22.6291
July 23.1644 21.7229 22.6437
August 22.7666 22.7565 22.7599